About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.
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While some policies have made the price of certain health care services more transparent, they don’t guarantee patients won’t be surprised by how much they’ll need to pay out of pocket.
Researchers found that nearly 74% of patients who reached out about a billing mistake received bill corrections. For those who negotiated their bills, nearly 62% saw a price drop.
A health policy researcher explains how doctors determine their pay rates, and the system that lets them do it.
When you receive a medical bill you didn’t expect – even though you’re insured. And it’s still happening, even in time of COVID-19.
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Katharine T. Bartlett Professor of Law, Duke University
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Associate Professor of Public Health, The Ohio State University
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Research Scientist and Director of Research Training in Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California
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Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, UMass Amherst
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Professor of Marketing, University of Denver